Ardscoil Ris, Portlaoise College or Villiers Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ardscoil RisRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Villiers Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Limerick, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Limerick, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 728 | 1,005 | 508 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (222 boys, 286 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Ardscoil Ris | 98.3 km | 1.2 km | |
| Roll number | 64201T | 71510A | 64310B |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Ris | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Villiers Secondary School |
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Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.